Are you planning to upgrade your car's interior to give it some charm and newness? We have compiled a list of the eight best car stereos that you can install in your car.
Many of them are designed in such a way that their functionality is almost no different from a smartphone. Companies like Apple and Google offer special applications that can sync with these devices in your car.
JVC 6.8” Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
JVC's minimalist stereo system will enhance the sound of your speakers and connect to any Android or iOS device without any hassle. The colorful 6.8-inch touchscreen has a clear interface that allows you to instantly switch from the navigation menu to the music player, phone sync window, and more.
The 2-din car radio (180×100 mm) will allow you to connect many acoustic devices, including a subwoofer. It is capable of working with audio quality up to 192 kHz for 24-bit music files, thus surpassing the sound quality of tracks on CD media by 6 times. It also boasts the presence of K2 Enhanced Digital Sound Quality technology and a three-band Bass Boost crossover filter, which together provide high-frequency music playback. In addition, there is support for many different formats, including MPEG-1, MPEG-2, BMP, JPEG, WAV, WMA, AAC and others.
Store up to 20 favorite radio stations or switch to listening to your favorite music, thanks to the presence of two USB ports, Bluetooth connectivity, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. There is full integration with smartphones, so you can visit your favorite sites at any time without turning to your phone.
Kenwood DDX774BH
This model has a 6.95-inch touchscreen LCD display and bright LED backlighting. There is also a USB port, with which you can connect or charge any Android and iOS smartphone. Oh yeah, 5 devices can be connected to the audio system at once via Bluetooth technology, so all your friends can choose their favorite songs to listen to.
In addition, the Kenwood DDX774BH has a variety of different connectors that make this model more versatile. For example, it has a rear USB port, rear A/V output, front and rear camera connectors, and a six-channel preamp output.
Pioneer AVH-4200NEX
Let's say you're a true fan of good music. You're one of those people who don't go to live concerts because of the poor acoustics of the concert halls, or who won't listen to an album unless it's in high quality FLAC format. Then you need a car stereo that can handle even the most demanding audio files. That's what the Pioneer AVH-4200NEX was created for.
The model is equipped with a 7-inch display and an amazing level of compatibility with music files. It can play music in FLAC, MP3, WMA, AAC, WAV, as well as videos in MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, AVI, DivX and WMV. As for smartphones, it supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Speaking of music services, the AVH-4200NEX is compatible with Spottify, Pandora and SiriusXM. You can use the Bluetooth connection to control the player or make calls.
Pioneer AVIC-8200NEX
Most of the newest stereos have resistive touchscreens. These screens are pretty good, but they don't compare to the capacitive touchscreens that are now found on the best smartphones. If you're looking for a stereo with smartphone-level screen response, you should definitely check out the Pioneer AVIC-8200NEX.
This is a real beast with excellent compatibility with smartphones. It supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. This means that you can control various smartphone applications directly on the screen of the radio.
What's especially nice is that the touchscreen supports multi-touch, so you can zoom in and out freely when using the Google Maps app. This doesn't sound like much at first, but try imagining a phone without zooming for a second and you'll understand why this feature is so great.
Sony XAV-AX100
Sony has established itself in the home appliance market, and is now making a name for itself in the automotive space. Its 6.4-inch car stereo with built-in Bluetooth is designed to make using your Android smartphone on the road as easy as possible.
The in-dash receiver has a large, high-quality touchscreen. It responds to voice commands and boasts a set of side buttons that adjust the volume.
Music sounds exceptionally good thanks to the sound controls that can be adjusted using the Dynamic Stage Organizer on the control panel. The built-in 4x55W amplifier provides very clear and loud sound and also supports EXTRA BASS technology. And the compatibility with a rear view camera makes this car stereo an ideal purchase option.
Pioneer AVH4200NEX
Pioneer AVH4200NEX is a great option for those who want to become the owner of a radio with a huge 7-inch display and rich functionality. The built-in Bluetooth module supports up to two devices and allows you to control calls using your voice. Pioneer expands integration with Apple thanks to support for the proprietary Siri assistant, as well as a built-in control system for iPod, iPhone and iPad using an additional adapter.
When you connect any smartphone to the stereo system, you can control it with access to contacts, calendar, maps and more. In addition, in radio listening mode The latest news will appear on the screen.
Pioneer DEH-X6900BT
The Pioneer DEH-X6900BT is a good choice for those on a budget who aren't interested in fancy bells and whistles. It has an LCD display with powerful LED backlighting and dual-zone color adjustment, which lets you change the color of the entire interface, including the background of dialog box buttons. And you'll be able to see everything on the screen perfectly, day or night, thanks to 10-step brightness adjustment.
Whether your car has Bluetooth support or not, the Pioneer stereo system will add this feature anyway. You will be able to listen to music from phone without any wires and accept/cancel calls using voice commands. Also on the front panel there are USB/AUX inputs for connecting various gadgets, such as a smartphone or music player. But that's not all, because you can customize the sound of songs for yourself thanks to the presence of a five-band equalizer.
Alpine Single-Din Bluetooth Car Stereo
Fans of radio stations with good and clear reception can stop their search. Alpine Single-Din Bluetooth Car Stereo will allow you to listen to your favorite stations in HD quality. All you need is a good signal.
It measures 23x10x26 cm and weighs almost 2 kg. It is a 1-din type speaker system with a front protective panel. The maximum power of the receiver is 50 W for four channels, and the RMS power (root mean square power) reaches 18 W. RCA preamplifier connectors are allocated for the front and rear subwoofer.
There is a built-in nine-band equalizer with a text LCD display and four interface colors. There is also a built-in AM / FM tuner with a power of 105 dB. Of course, it is fully compatible with Android and iOS smartphones.